Account Manager
birmingham, england, United Kingdom
FJA are working with a national leader in the Water industry , who are looking to recruit an Account Manager (North region) .
Benefits include:
Car/car allowance
Company phone and laptop
Flexible working between home and out on the road
10.5 % Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Remote work flexibility
Account Manager role:
To lead sales efforts to extend their market position in the wastewater and environmental monitoring space and drive growth at pace. The Successful Account Manager will be able to manage and grow key accounts with some of the largest water companies in the UK, identifying new business opportunities within existing accounts and ensuring project success.
Account Manager Responsibilities:
Make commercial and technical presentations
You will provide crucial feedback on product development and market insights to the Head of Wastewater.
Demonstrate products to secure sales
Attend water/wastewater conferences to identify new business opportunities
Participate in sales/commercial management meetings as required – as well as any relevant company-wide meetings
Foster strong relationships with key decision-makers in large UK water companies, to understand project requirements and expectations
Regularly communicate with customers to ensure project alignment, success, and satisfaction
Collaborate with the wastewater technical support team to address customer needs and challenges promptly
Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts
Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to identify potential areas for growth
Provide valuable insights into product development based on customer feedback and market trends
The successful Account Manager :
Proven track record in sales and account management within the water industry
Experience working with large UK water companies and navigating complex, highstakes projects
A technical degree, or similar, would be ideal
Willingness to travel to/from meetings and trainings throughout the UK, including regular visits to our main office in Cwmbran, Wales
Clear indications of commercial acumen, with experience in dealing with customers in a technical business to business environment
Strong technical understanding, especially in the wastewater domain
Working knowledge of IoT devices will be advantageous
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and customer expectations.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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